26th annual Preventive Cardiology Forum set for Feb. 6

“How to Control Cardiovascular Risk Factors to Improve Survival” will be the theme of the 26th annual Preventive Cardiology Forum of McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in the world. Seven experts will present information and lead discussions on new knowledge and strategies to improve survival for patients with cardiovascular disease. The event, free and aimed at healthcare professionals, will be from 7:30 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, MSB 3.001.

Francisco Fuentes, M.D., UT Physicians cardiologist, program director and holder of the Theodore R. and Maureen O’Driscoll Levy Endowed Professorship in Cardiology Research at McGovern Medical School, will lead a panel discussion.